Biography

Carla Ungureanu is a rising young pianist, recognized for her artistic refinement, interpretative maturity, and musical sensitivity. Born in 2008, Carla began studying piano at the age of 8 and quickly demonstrated remarkable progress, establishing herself as a notable presence in the Romanian clasical music scene.

She is currently a 10th-grade student at the Dinu Lipatti National College of Arts in Bucharest, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Olga Podobinschi. At the same time, she has deepened her studies at the prestigious Schola Cantorum in Paris, where, in 2023, she completed the Cycle Supérieur in the class of Professor Maurizio Moretti, receiving the highest distinction awarded by the jury.

Her artistic career has been shaped by participation in numerous masterclasses alongside renowned pianists and pedagogues, such as Shwan Sebastian, Andreas Frölich, Michail Lifits, Giuseppe Devastato, Eduard Kunz, Florian Mitrea, Toma Popovici, William Fong, and Viniciu Moroianu.

Concert Activity

Carla made her solo debut in October 2020 during a recital organized by the Hungarian Cultural Center in Bucharest, performing works by Bach, Haydn, Liszt, and Schumann. Since then, she has performed on important stages, being invited by the Remember Enescu Foundation to participate in prestigious festivals and cultural events, including:

• ​“George Enescu” Festival – Bucharest (2020-2023)
• ​“Young Talents” Festival – Ion Dumitrescu Philharmonic, Râmnicu Vâlcea (2021-2024)
• Night of Museums – Bucharest (2022)

The autumn of 2024 will mark an important milestone for Carla, as she embarks on a national tour aimed at promoting classical music to a wider audience.

Awards and Distinctions

Her talent has been recognized in over 50 national and international competitions, where she has received numerous prestigious awards. Some of the most recent include:

• Ion Dumitrescu National Competition (2025) – Absolute First Prize
• WPTA Spain International Piano Competition (2024) – First Prize
• Paul Constantinescu National Music Composition Competition (2024) – Grand Prize
• MusicalFest Instrumental, Vocal, and Composition Competition – First Prize
• Uljus International Piano Competition, Smederevo – First Prize
• Craiova Piano International Competition (2024) – First Prize
• ​National Instrumental Olympiad (2024) – Second Prize
• Danubia Talents International Music Competition (2023) – First Prize
• ​Young Talents National Piano Competition (2023) – Grand Trophy
• ​Ada Ulubeanu National Competition – First Prize
• ​ProPiano International Competition – First Prize of Excellence
• Orbetello Junior International Piano Competition – First Prize
• Franz Liszt Center International Piano Competition – First Prize

Artistic Perspectives

Carla Ungureanu is regarded as one of the most promising young pianists of her generation, with an artistic journey marked by excellence, dedication, and profound musical expressiveness. Her continuous growth and experience on major stages confirm a bright future in the world of classical music.